New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh faces escalating legal troubles as a court in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has ordered his arrest in connection with a 23-year-old case. The MP-MLA court issued the directive following Singh’s failure to appear despite an earlier non-bailable warrant (NBW) issued against him.
The court has instructed the police to arrest and produce Singh before the court on August 28. The arrest warrant follows the issuance of NBWs on August 13 against Singh, Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Anup Sanda, and four others. Despite the warrant, none of the accused appeared during the hearing on August 20, prompting the court to take further action.
This legal case dates back to 2001 when Singh, along with others, was accused of staging protests in Sultanpur by burning effigies and blocking highways over public grievances related to electricity and water supply. A sub-inspector stationed at Kotwali Nagar in Sultanpur registered the case against Singh and five others.
The court had previously directed all six accused, including Sanjay Singh, to surrender by August 9. However, Singh’s lawyer sought additional time, citing his client’s busy schedule. The court denied the request and proceeded to issue NBWs against all the accused, scheduling the next hearing for August 20. With the defendants still absent, the court has now mandated their arrest.
The case is scheduled for its next hearing on August 28, where Singh’s presence will be required. This latest development adds to the political and legal challenges faced by the AAP leader, as his 23-year-old protest continues to cast a shadow on his political career.
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